Sazan ....thank you sooo much!!! I needed this so much. I am 35 with 3 kids.... and watching beauty videos is my outlet. I am a mother, a wife , I work full time..... kids have activities 6 days out of the week, down time consists of cleaning , homework etc.... in all the hustle and bustle..... sometimes I feel like I’ve lost myself. Don’t get me wrong I love my life.... but like you said ... social media is full of what we should look like I am hard on myself bc I am no longer a size 00 and can’t get rid of my momma pouch... I do so much , take care of others and sometimes feel like I am still not enough .... but today you made me cry.... I am enough.... thank you thank you thank you! Love your everyday easy makeups because in reality that is all I have time for. You are an inspiration....
Sazan Hendrix My favorite video. Honestly. This.Is.Perfection. Real and raw! Thank you for the refreshing honesty❤️❤️❤️❤️ I can relate to comparing and thank you for inspiring me to try and be more me!
Lose Your Veganity it’s so true I’m feeling pretty lost in my career right now! I’m looking at where others are in there career and I’m like wow I’m so far behind comparing myself to other makeup artist. Something I never did before it’s just crazy! Thanks girl this really helped
I am just in awe of how you said you want to encourage "women ", I am 27 years old but look so young. I'm not married don't have kids and everyone calls me a girl, even fellow sisters in Christ. Because of this I never call myself a woman , but I just realized through what you are sharing that I am a Woman of God and no one can tell me otherwise, they make say it or look at me like that or belittle me but in my heart I will not let it happen to me anymore,♥️ Thanks Sazan I just found your channel today and I Love it 💖 ... I've already cried watching two videos 😭
Literally sitting here with tears rolling down my face. Thank you so much for sharing 💕 I really needed to hear this and feel God speaking through you. Can’t wait for more videos like this 😘
I am also crying...love from Germany :-* We need more people like you on TH-cam, these words gave me strength and really inspired me to become a better person. I also have this comparison problem and I think it is increasing in our society...so pls do more videos like these. I feel like you can make a change in many girls/ women s lives. Your voice counts. Ciao bella!!
I’m a new to this channel so I have been binging. But GOD! I really needed this. Who knew that you posting this two years ago would be a blessing for someone today. Thank you for being obedient to the voice of the Lord!
Sazan, this is why I love you. I needed to hear this so badly and I am glad that it was you who told me this. I have tears in my eyes right now because you opened my eyes and made me realize that I’m not alone. I had a really bad break down yesterday so listening to your video today makes me happy. But honestly this is why I love you and this is why you’re my favorite blogger because you’re real and that is one of the qualities that I love the most about you.
Gosh I love you and now I'm crying reading this! ha! I love my community and I am so lucky to have women like you who I can encourage. Your kind words encouraged me too! xo
This video could not have popped up in a better time. I love how intentional you are being with incorporating God’s truth in your videos. Love it! You are a light Sazan 💜
Dear Sazan, Thank you so much for this video. This is so REAL. I love your Instagram stories as well and how raw they are. Your make up tutorials etc are fun as well, but those raw videos touch me much much more than the “perfect” ones. It feels like you’re kind of a big sister. I think these new Make up and Motivate videos are so important and nice. Have you ever considered daily vlogging? I would love it so much! God bless you and your family. Sending love from Germany! Xx
Thank you for this video Sazan. I'm 44, and I am me. I did not get married, I don't do what is expected from me. Personally and career-wise. I fight every day for it. It's not easy as I am different. What I can tell you is that its work, but its worth it as you gain yourself in it. In the beginning, it was hard as I was always confronting my desires to others and feeling the need to defend myself. But slowly, as learning how to walk, I'm learning to refuse others desires peacefuly and express mine calmly. And life is surprizing :) I'm happy you are at this place as you won't spill your energies anymore as your insticts will guide you. Best regards. Aline
This is long overdue- but I just wanted to say thank you for being a positive, encouraging role model for me. A year and a half ago, I moved to LA to be a TV Host from the midwest. I also come from a Middle Eastern background and taking risks and moving away from family wasn't the popular choice. I've been following you for a couple years, but I didn't know your full story until a few months ago. You've continually inspired me to keep going through your story and sharing your vulnerable moments. I'm also a Christ follower- I came to fully know God in college and have been working to strengthen that relationship, even though the entertainment and blogging world feels chaotic most of the time. So, thank you for being you and sharing your Makeup & Motivate series. It truly touched my heart this morning and I needed to hear those words to "just be me." God is doing incredible things through you.
I can’t begin to tell you how much this video speaks to me and how inspiring it is. It’s hard trying to figure out who you are as a person and trying to figure out what path to take in life, especially with how much social media effects us. I too have sat for even hours scrolling through Instagram and then coming out feeling like total shit. Thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone and that even successful people like you go through the same things. I love you Sazan!!!
This is the realest video on TH-cam. Yes girl I felt the exact same way after having my babies. You’re amazing!! Thank you for putting this out there for new moms to see. Wish I had this when I was a brand new mom. ❤️❤️ so excited for more videos like this!!
I loved this video... And it made me think about what my husband said to me a few weeks ago... I started watching makeup videos about 2 years ago (before that, I had never even worn foundation!) and I've always loved makeup and creating looks, but I never really tried.. so after watching you, Shaaanxo, Chloe Morello, Nikkitutorials, and a few others I started trying to recreate looks, wearing way more makeup than I ever had. My husband says to me "Abbey, why are you doing this!? You have always been beautiful, you don't need makeup to be beautiful. If you're doing to play, fine.. but don't ever feel like you need it. " And after that, I still recreate the looks, but in my own way. Because I was doing it because I felt I wasn't beautiful without it. My husband reminded me to "Just Be Myself!!" 😁😍
S. P. Thank you! He really is the best! 😊😉. I'm very lucky to have such wonderful man. And he is right.. if people want to play dress up sometimes, that's ok... But we should never feel like we need makeup to be beautiful. God made us all beautiful, different, & unique. ☺️
I love this video and it’s purpose! It makes you so relatable! I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety for a good part of my adult life, and I come from a culture where you don’t talk about mental health. It makes me feel so much better seeing someone who looks like me and deals with the same insecurities as I do! Love you Sazan!
ugh i love you. You're awesome and I couldn't agree more. I also come from a similar culture so I get it! God Bless babe and wishing you nothing but the best on your journey. xo!
Our responsibility as women is GREAT, but you are right just be you. We, as your audience, want you to be you. We want to be reassured that is okay to just be you. No, we don't want perfect because we aren't perfect. I'm 69 years old watching you and feeling ALL THAT. My hubby and I are raising a 13 yr. old grandson. 40 yrs in the beauty business, I love, love doing my makeup every morning so videos like this make me do my makeup better, realizing it is not a waste of my day and learning new things and this feeling you are feeling as soooooo real. Boy I'm rambling but THANK YOU.💞 for this video. Yes, God Focused is best and very hard. We know being parents again. How wonderful I found you and this video today.
I’m so happy for this series. You are so right on getting lost on social media. I just now opened my eyes. And I’m so thankful to you. I find myself wasting hours of my day scrolling through social media looking at women’s style, homes, bodies, and thinking “why can’t I look like that or I should buy that too”. I am complete, I have a beautiful family, I am healthy, my family is healthy and what do I do? Complain about things that don’t matter. I will stop. Thank you Sazan. You don’t know how this video has opened my eyes. I thank God for you today ! Gracias 💗
I’m watching this while holding my 2 month old baby girl.. in tears. I totally feel like not only do we compare ourselves to people on social media but we also put so much pressure to be the best and “do more” with our careers because we are mothers. But in reality, the more we try to “go back” to our old self the quicker we are reminded that that no longer exists. Taking a break from life and caring for your child allows us to really appreciate what really matters, family. Priorities may change after having a kid but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost who we “were”. You’re always getting me then emotional posts ❤️
I loved this video Sazan. I really felt what you meant with everything you said. I think we all go through this phase of just not knowing who we are and what we are meant to be doing. Especially if you are in the entertainment business. You sometimes get lost. Because u started off doing something and it has been fun for some years now but now you are more grown, mature and a mom. It used to be fun dressing up and taking pics but you are living a whole different life now and that’s okay. Don’t be affraid for change or that people won’t follow you because people that follow you for you will keep on following and supporting you. I’m really proud of you and I’m excited for this new serie. Goodluck with everything❤️
Not even half way through this and I'm in tears. I'm not a mum yet but I difinitely feel like I have lost myself. I grew up as a christian and my biggest passion was music and singing. However, 4 and half years ago my cousin passed away due to cancer. He really was my inspiraton in regards to music and his relationship and faith in God was incredible. Since he passed away, not only have I drifted from my passion of singing and music, but I have drifted from God. I honestly have no idea how to get back to that place at all. I've be studying to be a nurse for so long now and I just feel like how can i give and care for people when I don't even care for myself and my passion. Watching this video and seeing you (someone who I have always wanted to be like, since I first started watching you videos) has hit me that no one has the perfect life and yes you're right I NEED TO BE ME! Thanks for being so real and sharing this! Just know that your videos help so many people, all around the world (I'm from the UK) Continue being the great person you are xxxx
absolutely love this 💖 I am an 18 year old teen & I'm no mum but it's so inspiring and I myself, I believe like any other teen are also lost finding our own identity and your video is so relatable 💛 it's motivating to accept me for who I am in a time where I compare myself to other girls in and out during the day, thank you for giving me the courage I needed to be okay with being vulnerable, so amazing 💕
You are a breath of fresh air Sazan! Omg I’m seriously in tears because I would never think a girl like you would have these struggles. I’m a new mom (a year in) and it was so hard those first few months and I would look at women like you or other influencers with babies and I just felt worthless, I felt like I’m really doing nothing worth while with my life. This really brought me to tears because I’m finally taking me back. And EVERYTHING you said rang true in my life. Idk if you’ll read this but this was seriously a breath of fresh air. God bless you Sazan.
I would love to hear more about the story with your parents and the situation back then when you wanted to marry Stevie. You would help a lot of young girls struggling with cultural issues...💚
Amen! I work in retail and its hard to be God's light no matter the circumstances. Thats what I know is part of everyone's purpose: shining God's light in a dark world and building others up. Something I really struggle with is being shy and afraid in social aspects in my personal life and sometimes at work too
Love this Sazan! As a new mom too I can relate so much. You should make this a tag so that other youtubers can make similar videos sharing their own motivation and help to others as well! The community needs more videos like this!
Omg girl! This truly touched my core. I have become a person I don’t recognize. My anxiety and panic attacks have made me so self-critical/controlling of every aspect of my life, and I compare myself to so many people on social media and exude this facade. I’ve come to realize that I need to BE PRESENT and not try to be such a control freak. Yesterday, my friend and I were literally just talking about our struggles of being present. And this video is not just a coincidence and is the kick in the butt I need and I’m like “OK, I hear ya God!”. It’s real. Be present. Having these messages reach me in such different ways (TH-cam/convo w friend) back to back could not have been a clearer message from God.
I like that - "click that refresh button on yourself." I needed to see this. Thank Sazan! You're seriously my favorite beauty blogger/ TH-camr because you're just so real. And you always put God 1st. I'm a mom of 3 now. And after having my 3rd baby in November last year, my whole life changed. I became a stay-at-home mom after working full time for 12 years! And even tho I get to stay with my babies now (which I love) it really made me feel lost. Like I wanted something back that I had. But in the end I feel like this is actually the best thing that could've happened to me. Sometimes we get so caught up with other things and forget to be thankful for what we have. Love you girl. Looking forward to the next one!
I can’t tell you how much I needed this, Sazan! I’m sending this video to all of my friends. Thank you for being so inspiring and motivating - sending much love and light your way 😭❤️
You are not alone Sazan! God has been placing the exact same thing on my heart and we are changed and God is glorified. Here's to loving ourselves and moving forward!
It’s amazing how God speaks to us through other people, even people we’ve never met personally. I randomly clicked on this video and it couldn’t have happened at a better time. As a senior in college who will be graduating in a month I should be happy but instead I feel lost, stressed and overwhelmed. School made up my identity for so many years that now that it’s coming to a close I find myself confused. Asking myself what do I do now? What career will I be in? Do I even know what my passion is? Will I get a job after graduation? All these questions on my mind that literally keep me up at night. I’ve been struggling to know what my purpose is and asking God to speak to me and guide me. Thank you so much for sharing this video you’ve really spoken to me and encouraged me to enjoy the process because no matter what we are always on the right path. It wasn’t a coincidence I clicked on this video so thank you again. ❤️
I love hearing a God focused outlook instead of a “me” focused outlook on social media! I literally just started watching u tube videos a few months ago after having my 4th baby and feeling like I needed a change with my makeup look. I’m feeling older and older by the minute end it’s a constant challenge remembering what truly matters and what doesn’t. Our treasures should be stored in heaven not on earth! Being a personal stylist makes it hard to not compare myself with other stylists or personalities on insta. And then there’s this whole world of u tube 😂 I promise I don’t live under a rock, I just have 4 kids and life is craaaazaaaay! I’ve had the hardest last couple years in my life. My mom was diagnosed with a brain tumour and my husband lost his job.... then my mom past away just a year after being diagnosed... then we lost our home. I’m not telling u this to feel sorry for me, but to share that in the worst of time, God brought us through that, and blessed us with another baby girl whom I know was a sign of hope after such a hard time in a valley. We named her ivy hope. My husband also got a new great job and it’s been great. Gods plan isn’t for our lives to be “perfect” but to honour and glorify him in ALL circumstances and to share his love and salvation with others. And I love that that is what you are doing! He died on the cross to give us hope and peace in the hardest of times. In a world where everyone says we need this, we need to look a certain way, and think of ourselves more, I love that you are speaking truth!! Less of me, more or God! Thank you, and keep going. God is and will continue to use you for his glory! @mi.na_styletwins @styleluvs
Hi Sazan, There is no such thing as "perfect". To me, "perfect" is boring. Being flawed is being interesting. It what makes us unique. I am much older than you. Recently, I've let go a lot of "things" that have caused me sadness, disappointment and feeling bad about who and what I am. I have been the quintessential people pleaser. Well, Sazan, I quit that job weeks ago. One thing I let go was negative relationships. It was hard, but, I had to do it. I am a work in progress. Like you, I want to be a better partner to my husband. He is paramount in my life. If I were a mother, my children, also, would be paramount. One thing I've learned is that if you do not take care of yourself first, you will NOT be able to take care of those you love. Thank you so much for this soul-bearing tutorial. Your beauty is inside and out. Never forget that. Much love, Sarah.💐. P.S. God's Blessings, always!
I know my comment will be lost in the sea of positive comments and it'll go unnoticed but..Omg your video is god sent... I was revaluating myself right before I clicked this video. I was (like you mentioned in this video) also comparing myself to others on insta... I felt so empty and depressed for the last few weeks and I got so much going on in my life that took me to a deep dark place. Today I decided to knock it off and revaluate myself, remove or (unfollow) all those people (famous beauty gurus) who didn't make me feel better about myself and keep people who motivated me. Then your video came! It's like you spoke to me and reminded me to be myself and embrace the changes without losing myself... So thank you for posting this, and please do more of this!!
You are so sweet Sazan! I want to start sharing videos like this on my channel as well.. This video brought tears to my eyes, I love seeing this side of you!
Thank you Sazan! This was beautiful! I think the thing that holds us back from being us is the pressure to perform. My husband and I have this passion and purpose in our hearts, but it feels like the pressure to do it all takes away from us being us ("If we don't do this, then how can we do that?"). Even just taking this moment to write a response to your question feels like a relief. We've been so thinly spread, and often feel guilty saying "no", taking time off or doing something that doesn't have some purpose or benefit other than just making us happy. Maybe something you'd love - we started having no phone dates. It's so refreshing & makes me want to give up my phone more often. LOVE!
Thank you for this Sazan! Needed to hear this as I am 32 weeks pregnant and about to have my first baby girl and just a lot has been going on with work and I’m not sure what it will look like after she gets here. Thank you for always being so real and obedient to God. You and Stevie are such a power couple whether you feel like it or not, and are doing AMAZING!
Sazan, I was just introduced to your channel yesterday. You're such a kind soul and it really comes through in these videos. I would say my life with my boyfriend atm is the same as you before you married him. It's really refreshing to hear someone talk openly about it and you should share your story more and give hope to many other people that are in similar situations! Keep being you.
It's funny how, while you're pregnant, you think things like.. after the baby, I want this back, and I can do that again... But once they're here, EVERYTHING changes. Your whole outlook on life changes. You "grow up" again. 🤔 Like you said, you evolve, you don't lose your entire self, but it's like you're giving birth to yourself as well. A whole new person. 😁 But better, you know what I'm saying?? 🤔.
You made me cry.. as a mom of a 5year old girl and currently pregnant I encourage you to welcome motherhood. you simply can't be the same person anymore, you will be a better person and a whole new path with challenges is coming. I wish you all the best and I loved the reality of the video. Be you!
My personal experience after becoming a mother: in time, the new me became the real me... The natural me... I almost never think about the "old" me anymore, and when I do I feel like I was not living a complete life. I dont remember how long it took to feel like this, I just remember feeling like you and beeing sometimes sad, and then it faded away naturally. My doughter os almost seven now, and I also have a little boy... I'm a working mom with a long comute, and let me tell you: I've never been so efficient with my time!! I feel really good with my life! All the best to you and your familly, keep doing what you do because you are really inspiring. Beijinhos
"I want to be more God focused and less self focused" Very powerful! I think this change is great and you have to go through self realization which is uncomfortable to get to a better place. Love this so much! Praying for you.
Sazan thank you for your transparency! Your husband's quote is so heartfelt and inspiring. I can totally relate to you when you say that your old self is gone and the sadness that accompany's that. I used to work a corporate job and was totally confident in my looks and now I only work part time and am struggling with inner and outward confidence and have been trying to get back to my old self. It has been emotionally exhausting and I've decided not to try anymore. I haven't yet accepted that I can't get my old self and life back and constantly feel anxious and depressed about this. I don't know what to do from here. You are so blessed to have a supportive husband to encourage you through this process. I'm single and lack emotional support in this season of discovering and accepting my new life.
Something funny? I don’t even have a clue how to wear makeup, and I started following you to try to figure that whole world out, but I was drawn to your genuine real ness of life! Especially as a new mom. As many other followers have said, god definitely put you in my life for a reason and vice versa. So much raw life in this video, moms or not struggling with their identity and not sure of their path and status. Kuddos to both of you being a TEAM and encouraging a spiritual path. Love it!!!!!
This was amazing!!! I remember that when I had just gotten married I would compare myself to other women and start believing that I wasn’t a good wife or very beautiful. It wasn’t until I remembered that God has made us uniquely different. I still struggle from time to time but I remind myself that I was made uniquely and that I am me and no one else can be me. Thank you for this reminder. I was in tears because I started thinking of someone who needs to know that they are enough. I am excited to see what else you post. I felt God’s presence through out this video. Keep it up Sazan!
Wow I’m speechless after watching this. For the first time in my life I’ve broken my silence, as this is the first public comment I’ve ever made on any social media platform- I’m glad it was for someone who inspires and empowers so many women. I’m a wife and mum to a beautiful boy- but my life has been a constant struggle since I married. I lost myself assuming the ‘wife’ role and becoming a mother only further disillusioned my identity -distancing myself from the version of me that I needed to become. Today you’re inspiring words have given me the encouragement I needed to find myself again and God willing- after my constant sacrifices I know my time is coming soon. Thank you for allowing yourself to be this raw and vulnerable for the sole purpose of benefiting others - I hope it brings your heart the peace it deserves. Love and Duas (prayers) for you and your family
Sazan, listening to your beautiful words and how you are feeling I just want to ask you if you have seen a doctor or you have considered that you may have post-partum depression. Please do not take it as a hate comment, it is just that I have gone through this and I have recognize myself in many of the things you were saying..... I hope you are ok and you will be able to feel happy again. You have a beautiful family
I don’t think this is post partum depression at all. She is just saying that your life changes after you have a baby. There is nothing wrong with that. It’s a reality for her. If you listen closely, she is very in tune with her purpose and what she is suppose to do. This girl has God who rescued her when she didn’t even know who he was, she has her husband and a beautiful baby girl. She is just learning how to me a new mom. She is on track. This isn’t depression. If it was depression she would not even be doing a video and talking about her feelings. In a sense this is a therapy for her.
Administrative Assistant well, it just reminded me a lot to what I thought and felt and used to say when I had post partum depression... it is such a common thing, and there is nothing to be ashamed of (not sure how to write this word), however it is something to care about to avoid major issues
This video was meant for me. I literally felt like you were speaking to me. I appreciate you for taking the time to be honest because your honesty is setting so many women free from those feelings. Including me.
I love this series! Thank you Sazan! I really needed this encouragement especially since I live around negative people. God bless you and your beautiful family! 💕
Thank you for being so real. It easy to fall into the trap of social media perfection and the fact that you are able to motivate and educate your viewers that not everything that shines is gold is admirable. I personally took a break from social media for about two weeks and it really puts things into perspective. As a Christian I am also inspired on how God is using you in this platform. Keep these videos coming!
WOW! Sazan literally. I just had this realization about myself probably the same time around you had teeny. I was so tired of trying to change myself for other people and listening to everything the people around me were telling me to do. I wanted to be ME. God works in so many ways and I’m so happy you posted this. You are literally one of the reasons i started blogging because you were so real and i knew that i could be real on my blog. Thank you thank you thank you for this. I’m excited for this series
I love this series. I feel the way you felt at this moment, and I needed to hear what you said about after having a baby "wanting to be who you were prior". I have been in a big downfall in my life for more than a year because of that exact reason, I keep dwelling on wanting to be who I was. I didn't know what was bugging me..but that is exactly it. I am struggling to accept this new me, but I have to accept it because this is me now. So thank you so much for making me feel like I am not the only one who felt this after having a baby. I look forward to seeing the rest of this series. So grateful for you. Love you Zan!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Sazan! Exactly what I needed to hear today. I’m super excited and looking forward to future makeup & motivate episodes with you.
Thank you so much Sazan!! I relate to this in so many different ways. It’s so phenomenal to see you be brave and to see your heart! Thank you for being brave for us♥️
So good. My husband happened to watch this with me tonight. He has been going through a season where he is trying to figure outhit role and purpose in life. God has been talking to him in several different ways. While we watched you tonight he said "wow, it's like she is saying everything that's been on my mind today" Thank you, Sazan.
I told myself I wasn't going to cry while watching this but I did anyways. I'm guilty of comparing myself to someone every single day of my life. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't. It hurts because I know there's nothing wrong with me but I continue thinking that someone else is better. This was the realest video I've ever seen and it gave me courage to change the way I see myself. Starting today I'm no longer going to compare myself. I sincerely thank you Sazan. God bless you ❤️
Sazan, of all of your videos I have seen throughout the years, this one is my favorite!! Your transparency and agape heart of love jumped out at me and moved me to tears! Why? Because at 46 years old, I have been asking myself, "who are you Stephanie?" And your answered it for me so eloquently in the most simplest of ways; I just want to be me!!!! You've given me the hope and push I've so desperately needed to continue MY journey in this life! THANK YOU!! You are a beautiful soul!! BTW, I loved this makeup look! Elegant and timeless. Big hug!!!!!
Sazan, thank you. This was so beautiful. I am a first time viewer of your channel and am now a forever viewer. This was exactly what I needed to hear. You are inspiring and I appreciate you putting yourself out there for all of us to relate to. I have fallen into the trap of constant comparison and have been at a low point for the last few months of my life because I just don’t feel like enough. I don’t feel like enough for me. Or my family. Or my boyfriend. But this video reminded me that I am enough. And that I do need to find out who “me” is. Thank you thank you. Also, please thank your husband. He had me completely teary eyed. The love, support and kind words he showed you during this hard time was admirable.
Great video..i 100 percent love. God has you on a beautiful path along with your family. I speak wisdom and strength over you and the work you will carry out to all who follow you. God bless!!
I cannot even tell you how thankful & grateful I am for both you & Stevie!!! Continue to allow God’s light shine through you Saz ❤️ I love you so much!
Sazan, you are an incredible woman who isn't afraid of being honest and raw and that's what I LOVE ABOUT YOU! This video totally inspired me because I too find myself occasionally in a similar mindset searching for a higher purpose. I think it's so important for us woman to say true to who we are in a world that tries to convince woman who they are supposed to be.
You are very right! Perfect Instagram pictures and TH-cam videos are sometimes depressing to watch, especially for makeup beginners. Watching them makes one feel one can never be enough, and that one should have knowledge of all the fancy eye makeup before venturing into makeup artistry. You made me understand that I need to slow down and learn at my own pace, in order to perfect my skills. I am in no competition with fellow instagrammers who have a huge following. Thank you soooo much for this video. Very much needed in time of this phase of my life.
Thank you for being real and sharing what’s on your heart! God is definitely using you to speak to us. I’m so excited for this series and to see you inspired again!
Sazan! thank you so much for this video! I love this new series in your channel, thank you for opening up and for your message today it meant a lot to me! thank you thank you! so excited to see more!
The BEST makeup TH-cam video I’ve watched in so long! Thank you for this beautiful message. I look forward to watching more of these videos. Thanks, Sazan!!
This is probably one of the best most inspirational videos I've seen in a long time. Social media has taken over, and women compare themselves daily. I've struggled with this for too long as well, so hearing this from someone I see as "perfect" on social media be vulnerable is a breath of fresh air. Thank you!
Beautiful message. Loads of love to your family. God centered life will always be peaceful and fruitful. Looking forward to all the videos in the future. God bless. Looking beautiful as always ❤️
Sazan , thank you so much for this video ! You made me cry because I’ve been going through a rough couple of months with myself and hearing you today made me know that it wasn’t coincidence like you said. God does things for a reason & it would mean so much to me if we can talk and help me with my daily struggle at the moment. May God always bless your beautiful soul Sazan & know that you are an amazing person, mother and wife!
This video made me cry but in a cleansing the soul kind of cry. I felt God’s presence the whole time. You are right, none of this was coincidence! Every girl or guy that clicked on this video was meant to hear your message. Thank you for this!
I just stumbled on your channel, I love your message in this video, I haven't watched your videos before but I can tell your being very vulnerable! Thank you for such a good positive reminder.
Thanks Sazan!! I have been so mean to myself and it's great to remind myself that I would not treat anyone this way. Kindness to me and to everyone else!
More videos like this please!! I feel like I was meant to see this and you really uplifted me! Thank God for people like you Sazan 💚
I'm so happy to hear this you have no idea!
Lose Your Veganity - I felt the exact same way watching this!
Sazan ....thank you sooo much!!! I needed this so much. I am 35 with 3 kids.... and watching beauty videos is my outlet. I am a mother, a wife , I work full time..... kids have activities 6 days out of the week, down time consists of cleaning , homework etc.... in all the hustle and bustle..... sometimes I feel like I’ve lost myself. Don’t get me wrong I love my life.... but like you said ... social media is full of what we should look like I am hard on myself bc I am no longer a size 00 and can’t get rid of my momma pouch... I do so much , take care of others and sometimes feel like I am still not enough .... but today you made me cry.... I am enough.... thank you thank you thank you! Love your everyday easy makeups because in reality that is all I have time for. You are an inspiration....
Sazan Hendrix My favorite video. Honestly. This.Is.Perfection. Real and raw! Thank you for the refreshing honesty❤️❤️❤️❤️ I can relate to comparing and thank you for inspiring me to try and be more me!
Lose Your Veganity it’s so true I’m feeling pretty lost in my career right now! I’m looking at where others are in there career and I’m like wow I’m so far behind comparing myself to other makeup artist. Something I never did before it’s just crazy! Thanks girl this really helped
I am just in awe of how you said you want to encourage "women ", I am 27 years old but look so young. I'm not married don't have kids and everyone calls me a girl, even fellow sisters in Christ. Because of this I never call myself a woman , but I just realized through what you are sharing that I am a Woman of God and no one can tell me otherwise, they make say it or look at me like that or belittle me but in my heart I will not let it happen to me anymore,♥️ Thanks Sazan I just found your channel today and I Love it 💖 ... I've already cried watching two videos 😭
Literally sitting here with tears rolling down my face. Thank you so much for sharing 💕 I really needed to hear this and feel God speaking through you. Can’t wait for more videos like this 😘
This made me tear up. Thank you babe. I really am so grateful to hear that you are excited about this series. xo
I am also crying...love from Germany :-* We need more people like you on TH-cam, these words gave me strength and really inspired me to become a better person. I also have this comparison problem and I think it is increasing in our society...so pls do more videos like these. I feel like you can make a change in many girls/ women s lives. Your voice counts. Ciao bella!!
Jenny Bos I almost cried too omggg
Crying at work as I’m listening. This came on my subscription feed at the perfect time. God bless you for blessing us!
Dang Sazan, this was a God-sent video. Thank you so much ❤️
I’m a new to this channel so I have been binging.
But GOD! I really needed this. Who knew that you posting this two years ago would be a blessing for someone today. Thank you for being obedient to the voice of the Lord!
Sazan, this is why I love you. I needed to hear this so badly and I am glad that it was you who told me this. I have tears in my eyes right now because you opened my eyes and made me realize that I’m not alone. I had a really bad break down yesterday so listening to your video today makes me happy. But honestly this is why I love you and this is why you’re my favorite blogger because you’re real and that is one of the qualities that I love the most about you.
Gosh I love you and now I'm crying reading this! ha! I love my community and I am so lucky to have women like you who I can encourage. Your kind words encouraged me too! xo
This video could not have popped up in a better time. I love how intentional you are being with incorporating God’s truth in your videos. Love it! You are a light Sazan 💜
Dear Sazan,
Thank you so much for this video. This is so REAL. I love your Instagram stories as well and how raw they are. Your make up tutorials etc are fun as well, but those raw videos touch me much much more than the “perfect” ones. It feels like you’re kind of a big sister. I think these new Make up and Motivate videos are so important and nice.
Have you ever considered daily vlogging? I would love it so much!
God bless you and your family. Sending love from Germany! Xx
Thank you for this video Sazan. I'm 44, and I am me. I did not get married, I don't do what is expected from me. Personally and career-wise. I fight every day for it. It's not easy as I am different. What I can tell you is that its work, but its worth it as you gain yourself in it. In the beginning, it was hard as I was always confronting my desires to others and feeling the need to defend myself. But slowly, as learning how to walk, I'm learning to refuse others desires peacefuly and express mine calmly. And life is surprizing :) I'm happy you are at this place as you won't spill your energies anymore as your insticts will guide you. Best regards. Aline
This is long overdue- but I just wanted to say thank you for being a positive, encouraging role model for me. A year and a half ago, I moved to LA to be a TV Host from the midwest. I also come from a Middle Eastern background and taking risks and moving away from family wasn't the popular choice.
I've been following you for a couple years, but I didn't know your full story until a few months ago. You've continually inspired me to keep going through your story and sharing your vulnerable moments. I'm also a Christ follower- I came to fully know God in college and have been working to strengthen that relationship, even though the entertainment and blogging world feels chaotic most of the time.
So, thank you for being you and sharing your Makeup & Motivate series. It truly touched my heart this morning and I needed to hear those words to "just be me."
God is doing incredible things through you.
I can’t begin to tell you how much this video speaks to me and how inspiring it is. It’s hard trying to figure out who you are as a person and trying to figure out what path to take in life, especially with how much social media effects us. I too have sat for even hours scrolling through Instagram and then coming out feeling like total shit. Thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone and that even successful people like you go through the same things. I love you Sazan!!!
This is the realest video on TH-cam. Yes girl I felt the exact same way after having my babies. You’re amazing!! Thank you for putting this out there for new moms to see. Wish I had this when I was a brand new mom. ❤️❤️ so excited for more videos like this!!
Can I also add that I love how you aren’t afraid to show your love for God. Amen sister!
I loved this video... And it made me think about what my husband said to me a few weeks ago... I started watching makeup videos about 2 years ago (before that, I had never even worn foundation!) and I've always loved makeup and creating looks, but I never really tried.. so after watching you, Shaaanxo, Chloe Morello, Nikkitutorials, and a few others I started trying to recreate looks, wearing way more makeup than I ever had. My husband says to me "Abbey, why are you doing this!? You have always been beautiful, you don't need makeup to be beautiful. If you're doing to play, fine.. but don't ever feel like you need it. " And after that, I still recreate the looks, but in my own way. Because I was doing it because I felt I wasn't beautiful without it. My husband reminded me to "Just Be Myself!!" 😁😍
Loved your comment. Best husband and he's so right!
S. P. Thank you! He really is the best! 😊😉. I'm very lucky to have such wonderful man. And he is right.. if people want to play dress up sometimes, that's ok... But we should never feel like we need makeup to be beautiful. God made us all beautiful, different, & unique. ☺️
I love this video and it’s purpose! It makes you so relatable! I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety for a good part of my adult life, and I come from a culture where you don’t talk about mental health. It makes me feel so much better seeing someone who looks like me and deals with the same insecurities as I do! Love you Sazan!
ugh i love you. You're awesome and I couldn't agree more. I also come from a similar culture so I get it! God Bless babe and wishing you nothing but the best on your journey. xo!
Our responsibility as women is GREAT, but you are right just be you. We, as your audience, want you to be you. We want to be reassured that is okay to just be you. No, we don't want perfect because we aren't perfect. I'm 69 years old watching you and feeling ALL THAT. My hubby and I are raising a 13 yr. old grandson. 40 yrs in the beauty business, I love, love doing my makeup every morning so videos like this make me do my makeup better, realizing it is not a waste of my day and learning new things and this feeling you are feeling as soooooo real. Boy I'm rambling but THANK YOU.💞 for this video. Yes, God Focused is best and very hard. We know being parents again.
How wonderful I found you and this video today.
I’m so happy for this series. You are so right on getting lost on social media. I just now opened my eyes. And I’m so thankful to you. I find myself wasting hours of my day scrolling through social media looking at women’s style, homes, bodies, and thinking “why can’t I look like that or I should buy that too”. I am complete, I have a beautiful family, I am healthy, my family is healthy and what do I do? Complain about things that don’t matter. I will stop. Thank you Sazan. You don’t know how this video has opened my eyes. I thank God for you today ! Gracias 💗
TheSparklingGypsy this touched my heart 😭🤭
I’m watching this while holding my 2 month old baby girl.. in tears. I totally feel like not only do we compare ourselves to people on social media but we also put so much pressure to be the best and “do more” with our careers because we are mothers. But in reality, the more we try to “go back” to our old self the quicker we are reminded that that no longer exists. Taking a break from life and caring for your child allows us to really appreciate what really matters, family. Priorities may change after having a kid but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost who we “were”. You’re always getting me then emotional posts ❤️
I loved this video Sazan. I really felt what you meant with everything you said. I think we all go through this phase of just not knowing who we are and what we are meant to be doing. Especially if you are in the entertainment business. You sometimes get lost. Because u started off doing something and it has been fun for some years now but now you are more grown, mature and a mom. It used to be fun dressing up and taking pics but you are living a whole different life now and that’s okay. Don’t be affraid for change or that people won’t follow you because people that follow you for you will keep on following and supporting you. I’m really proud of you and I’m excited for this new serie. Goodluck with everything❤️
Not even half way through this and I'm in tears. I'm not a mum yet but I difinitely feel like I have lost myself. I grew up as a christian and my biggest passion was music and singing. However, 4 and half years ago my cousin passed away due to cancer. He really was my inspiraton in regards to music and his relationship and faith in God was incredible. Since he passed away, not only have I drifted from my passion of singing and music, but I have drifted from God. I honestly have no idea how to get back to that place at all. I've be studying to be a nurse for so long now and I just feel like how can i give and care for people when I don't even care for myself and my passion. Watching this video and seeing you (someone who I have always wanted to be like, since I first started watching you videos) has hit me that no one has the perfect life and yes you're right I NEED TO BE ME! Thanks for being so real and sharing this! Just know that your videos help so many people, all around the world (I'm from the UK) Continue being the great person you are xxxx
The beginning was everything, everyone should hear! Keep doing what you do Saz! ❤️💛💚
I cried.
You motivate me so much!
I love you!!!!
absolutely love this 💖 I am an 18 year old teen & I'm no mum but it's so inspiring and I myself, I believe like any other teen are also lost finding our own identity and your video is so relatable 💛 it's motivating to accept me for who I am in a time where I compare myself to other girls in and out during the day, thank you for giving me the courage I needed to be okay with being vulnerable, so amazing 💕
You are a breath of fresh air Sazan! Omg I’m seriously in tears because I would never think a girl like you would have these struggles. I’m a new mom (a year in) and it was so hard those first few months and I would look at women like you or other influencers with babies and I just felt worthless, I felt like I’m really doing nothing worth while with my life. This really brought me to tears because I’m finally taking me back. And EVERYTHING you said rang true in my life. Idk if you’ll read this but this was seriously a breath of fresh air. God bless you Sazan.
I would love to hear more about the story with your parents and the situation back then when you wanted to marry Stevie. You would help a lot of young girls struggling with cultural issues...💚
Naomi Berk yes please
Amen! I work in retail and its hard to be God's light no matter the circumstances. Thats what I know is part of everyone's purpose: shining God's light in a dark world and building others up. Something I really struggle with is being shy and afraid in social aspects in my personal life and sometimes at work too
Love this Sazan! As a new mom too I can relate so much. You should make this a tag so that other youtubers can make similar videos sharing their own motivation and help to others as well! The community needs more videos like this!
That's a great idea! xo
This was SO beautiful and really spoke to my heart❤️ Thank you for letting God speak through you. Your message is wonderful🙏
Love love love... the most realest TH-camr out there... Keep it up hun ❤️💪🏽 xxxx
Thank you for being so real! I honestly don’t like to watch beauty gurus anymore, but THIS! This is what it’s all about. Thank you, Sazan!
I love you! You are perfect! Your family is perfect! You are real, simple, modest and a model person for me. Be you! Be happy! Wish you all the best!
Omg girl! This truly touched my core. I have become a person I don’t recognize. My anxiety and panic attacks have made me so self-critical/controlling of every aspect of my life, and I compare myself to so many people on social media and exude this facade. I’ve come to realize that I need to BE PRESENT and not try to be such a control freak. Yesterday, my friend and I were literally just talking about our struggles of being present. And this video is not just a coincidence and is the kick in the butt I need and I’m like “OK, I hear ya God!”. It’s real. Be present. Having these messages reach me in such different ways (TH-cam/convo w friend) back to back could not have been a clearer message from God.
I love this video! You should do more videos like this. Your hubsand and you have gotta be the sweetest couple on socail media!
I like that - "click that refresh button on yourself." I needed to see this. Thank Sazan! You're seriously my favorite beauty blogger/ TH-camr because you're just so real. And you always put God 1st. I'm a mom of 3 now. And after having my 3rd baby in November last year, my whole life changed. I became a stay-at-home mom after working full time for 12 years! And even tho I get to stay with my babies now (which I love) it really made me feel lost. Like I wanted something back that I had. But in the end I feel like this is actually the best thing that could've happened to me. Sometimes we get so caught up with other things and forget to be thankful for what we have. Love you girl. Looking forward to the next one!
I can’t tell you how much I needed this, Sazan! I’m sending this video to all of my friends. Thank you for being so inspiring and motivating - sending much love and light your way 😭❤️
You are not alone Sazan! God has been placing the exact same thing on my heart and we are changed and God is glorified. Here's to loving ourselves and moving forward!
It’s amazing how God speaks to us through other people, even people we’ve never met personally. I randomly clicked on this video and it couldn’t have happened at a better time. As a senior in college who will be graduating in a month I should be happy but instead I feel lost, stressed and overwhelmed. School made up my identity for so many years that now that it’s coming to a close I find myself confused. Asking myself what do I do now? What career will I be in? Do I even know what my passion is? Will I get a job after graduation? All these questions on my mind that literally keep me up at night. I’ve been struggling to know what my purpose is and asking God to speak to me and guide me. Thank you so much for sharing this video you’ve really spoken to me and encouraged me to enjoy the process because no matter what we are always on the right path. It wasn’t a coincidence I clicked on this video so thank you again. ❤️
I love hearing a God focused outlook instead of a “me” focused outlook on social media! I literally just started watching u tube videos a few months ago after having my 4th baby and feeling like I needed a change with my makeup look. I’m feeling older and older by the minute end it’s a constant challenge remembering what truly matters and what doesn’t. Our treasures should be stored in heaven not on earth! Being a personal stylist makes it hard to not compare myself with other stylists or personalities on insta. And then there’s this whole world of u tube 😂 I promise I don’t live under a rock, I just have 4 kids and life is craaaazaaaay! I’ve had the hardest last couple years in my life. My mom was diagnosed with a brain tumour and my husband lost his job.... then my mom past away just a year after being diagnosed... then we lost our home. I’m not telling u this to feel sorry for me, but to share that in the worst of time, God brought us through that, and blessed us with another baby girl whom I know was a sign of hope after such a hard time in a valley. We named her ivy hope. My husband also got a new great job and it’s been great.
Gods plan isn’t for our lives to be “perfect” but to honour and glorify him in ALL circumstances and to share his love and salvation with others. And I love that that is what you are doing! He died on the cross to give us hope and peace in the hardest of times.
In a world where everyone says we need this, we need to look a certain way, and think of ourselves more, I love that you are speaking truth!! Less of me, more or God! Thank you, and keep going. God is and will continue to use you for his glory!
@mi.na_styletwins
@styleluvs
Hi Sazan,
There is no such thing as "perfect". To me, "perfect" is boring. Being flawed is being interesting. It what makes us unique. I am much older than you. Recently, I've let go a lot of "things" that have caused me sadness, disappointment and feeling bad about who and what I am. I have been the quintessential people pleaser. Well, Sazan, I quit that job weeks ago. One thing I let go was negative relationships. It was hard, but, I had to do it. I am a work in progress. Like you, I want to be a better partner to my husband. He is paramount in my life. If I were a mother, my children, also, would be paramount. One thing I've learned is that if you do not take care of yourself first, you will NOT be able to take care of those you love. Thank you so much for this soul-bearing tutorial. Your beauty is inside and out. Never forget that.
Much love, Sarah.💐. P.S. God's Blessings, always!
This is SO good! Thank you for sharing. There is so much power in what you're saying and I could not agree more!!
I know my comment will be lost in the sea of positive comments and it'll go unnoticed but..Omg your video is god sent... I was revaluating myself right before I clicked this video. I was (like you mentioned in this video) also comparing myself to others on insta... I felt so empty and depressed for the last few weeks and I got so much going on in my life that took me to a deep dark place. Today I decided to knock it off and revaluate myself, remove or (unfollow) all those people (famous beauty gurus) who didn't make me feel better about myself and keep people who motivated me. Then your video came! It's like you spoke to me and reminded me to be myself and embrace the changes without losing myself...
So thank you for posting this, and please do more of this!!
You are so sweet Sazan! I want to start sharing videos like this on my channel as well.. This video brought tears to my eyes, I love seeing this side of you!
Thank you Sazan! This was beautiful! I think the thing that holds us back from being us is the pressure to perform. My husband and I have this passion and purpose in our hearts, but it feels like the pressure to do it all takes away from us being us ("If we don't do this, then how can we do that?"). Even just taking this moment to write a response to your question feels like a relief. We've been so thinly spread, and often feel guilty saying "no", taking time off or doing something that doesn't have some purpose or benefit other than just making us happy. Maybe something you'd love - we started having no phone dates. It's so refreshing & makes me want to give up my phone more often. LOVE!
Stevie: Cos Rodrigo is making a comeback
Sazan: No not on this series bye
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emmagrant9 lol I know! Love them 😂😂
Thank you for this Sazan! Needed to hear this as I am 32 weeks pregnant and about to have my first baby girl and just a lot has been going on with work and I’m not sure what it will look like after she gets here. Thank you for always being so real and obedient to God. You and Stevie are such a power couple whether you feel like it or not, and are doing AMAZING!
Just be you and do you 💕
Amen!! Thank you! Your awesome Sazan..
You are just such a beautiful woman Sazan, INSIDE and OUT and soooo inspiring! ❤️ Sending you and your Family lots of Love from Germany Girl! 😘
Thank you babe. Sending you all my love right back! xo
Sazan, I was just introduced to your channel yesterday. You're such a kind soul and it really comes through in these videos. I would say my life with my boyfriend atm is the same as you before you married him. It's really refreshing to hear someone talk openly about it and you should share your story more and give hope to many other people that are in similar situations! Keep being you.
It's funny how, while you're pregnant, you think things like.. after the baby, I want this back, and I can do that again... But once they're here, EVERYTHING changes. Your whole outlook on life changes. You "grow up" again. 🤔 Like you said, you evolve, you don't lose your entire self, but it's like you're giving birth to yourself as well. A whole new person. 😁 But better, you know what I'm saying?? 🤔.
That is so good! "like you're giving birth to yourself as well" omg. that's amazing.
Sazan Hendrix I loved this video, and look forward to this new series!! 😍😊
Omg you hit the spot with those words!! You are so right!!
Natalie Romero Ahh! 😍 Thank you! 🤗
You explained the feeling and process so perfectly! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
The best thing be you and thanks becuese you share this beautiful video with us and keep going what you like to do 😊😊
Sazan I love you so much 😭😭😭😍😍😍❤❤💋💋
You made me cry.. as a mom of a 5year old girl and currently pregnant I encourage you to welcome motherhood. you simply can't be the same person anymore, you will be a better person and a whole new path with challenges is coming. I wish you all the best and I loved the reality of the video. Be you!
I absolutely love this vlog I can definitely relate to this in certain ways ! 💕💕
My personal experience after becoming a mother: in time, the new me became the real me... The natural me... I almost never think about the "old" me anymore, and when I do I feel like I was not living a complete life. I dont remember how long it took to feel like this, I just remember feeling like you and beeing sometimes sad, and then it faded away naturally. My doughter os almost seven now, and I also have a little boy... I'm a working mom with a long comute, and let me tell you: I've never been so efficient with my time!! I feel really good with my life! All the best to you and your familly, keep doing what you do because you are really inspiring. Beijinhos
"I want to be more God focused and less self focused" Very powerful! I think this change is great and you have to go through self realization which is uncomfortable to get to a better place. Love this so much! Praying for you.
Sazan thank you for your transparency! Your husband's quote is so heartfelt and inspiring. I can totally relate to you when you say that your old self is gone and the sadness that accompany's that. I used to work a corporate job and was totally confident in my looks and now I only work part time and am struggling with inner and outward confidence and have been trying to get back to my old self. It has been emotionally exhausting and I've decided not to try anymore. I haven't yet accepted that I can't get my old self and life back and constantly feel anxious and depressed about this. I don't know what to do from here. You are so blessed to have a supportive husband to encourage you through this process. I'm single and lack emotional support in this season of discovering and accepting my new life.
beautiful words ❤️
Something funny? I don’t even have a clue how to wear makeup, and I started following you to try to figure that whole world out, but I was drawn to your genuine real ness of life! Especially as a new mom. As many other followers have said, god definitely put you in my life for a reason and vice versa. So much raw life in this video, moms or not struggling with their identity and not sure of their path and status. Kuddos to both of you being a TEAM and encouraging a spiritual path. Love it!!!!!
This was amazing
Thanks Sazan for ur wonderful n powerful words .. u amazing n god bless u
*applause* bow-down 🙌
This was amazing!!! I remember that when I had just gotten married I would compare myself to other women and start believing that I wasn’t a good wife or very beautiful. It wasn’t until I remembered that God has made us uniquely different. I still struggle from time to time but I remind myself that I was made uniquely and that I am me and no one else can be me. Thank you for this reminder. I was in tears because I started thinking of someone who needs to know that they are enough. I am excited to see what else you post. I felt God’s presence through out this video. Keep it up Sazan!
This made me emotional 😭😑
Miss K! Same.
Wow I’m speechless after watching this. For the first time in my life I’ve broken my silence, as this is the first public comment I’ve ever made on any social media platform- I’m glad it was for someone who inspires and empowers so many women.
I’m a wife and mum to a beautiful boy- but my life has been a constant struggle since I married. I lost myself assuming the ‘wife’ role and becoming a mother only further disillusioned my identity -distancing myself from the version of me that I needed to become.
Today you’re inspiring words have given me the encouragement I needed to find myself again and God willing- after my constant sacrifices I know my time is coming soon.
Thank you for allowing yourself to be this raw and vulnerable for the sole purpose of benefiting others - I hope it brings your heart the peace it deserves. Love and Duas (prayers) for you and your family
Sazan, listening to your beautiful words and how you are feeling I just want to ask you if you have seen a doctor or you have considered that you may have post-partum depression. Please do not take it as a hate comment, it is just that I have gone through this and I have recognize myself in many of the things you were saying..... I hope you are ok and you will be able to feel happy again. You have a beautiful family
I don’t think this is post partum depression at all. She is just saying that your life changes after you have a baby. There is nothing wrong with that. It’s a reality for her. If you listen closely, she is very in tune with her purpose and what she is suppose to do. This girl has God who rescued her when she didn’t even know who he was, she has her husband and a beautiful baby girl. She is just learning how to me a new mom. She is on track. This isn’t depression. If it was depression she would not even be doing a video and talking about her feelings. In a sense this is a therapy for her.
Administrative Assistant well, it just reminded me a lot to what I thought and felt and used to say when I had post partum depression... it is such a common thing, and there is nothing to be ashamed of (not sure how to write this word), however it is something to care about to avoid major issues
LOOOVE the new series!! thank you so much for sharing Sazan! you are such a beautiful soul
This video was meant for me. I literally felt like you were speaking to me. I appreciate you for taking the time to be honest because your honesty is setting so many women free from those feelings. Including me.
I love this series! Thank you Sazan! I really needed this encouragement especially since I live around negative people. God bless you and your beautiful family! 💕
So inspiring! So beautiful. Thank you for showing another side of you. I loved this video!
Thank You Sazan I truly needed to see this video!!!! Your advice and words hit hard in a positive and inspiring way. Thank you!
Thank you for being so real. It easy to fall into the trap of social media perfection and the fact that you are able to motivate and educate your viewers that not everything that shines is gold is admirable. I personally took a break from social media for about two weeks and it really puts things into perspective. As a Christian I am also inspired on how God is using you in this platform. Keep these videos coming!
WOW! Sazan literally. I just had this realization about myself probably the same time around you had teeny. I was so tired of trying to change myself for other people and listening to everything the people around me were telling me to do. I wanted to be ME. God works in so many ways and I’m so happy you posted this. You are literally one of the reasons i started blogging because you were so real and i knew that i could be real on my blog. Thank you thank you thank you for this. I’m excited for this series
Thank you, Sazan! I so needed to hear this! I can't wait to for this series to continue!!!
I love this series. I feel the way you felt at this moment, and I needed to hear what you said about after having a baby "wanting to be who you were prior". I have been in a big downfall in my life for more than a year because of that exact reason, I keep dwelling on wanting to be who I was. I didn't know what was bugging me..but that is exactly it. I am struggling to accept this new me, but I have to accept it because this is me now. So thank you so much for making me feel like I am not the only one who felt this after having a baby. I look forward to seeing the rest of this series. So grateful for you. Love you Zan!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Sazan! Exactly what I needed to hear today. I’m super excited and looking forward to future makeup & motivate episodes with you.
Thank you so much Sazan!! I relate to this in so many different ways. It’s so phenomenal to see you be brave and to see your heart! Thank you for being brave for us♥️
You touch my heart and soul. That's the true we need to hear about real life on youtube. Love for you Sazan😙
So good. My husband happened to watch this with me tonight. He has been going through a season where he is trying to figure outhit role and purpose in life. God has been talking to him in several different ways. While we watched you tonight he said "wow, it's like she is saying everything that's been on my mind today" Thank you, Sazan.
I told myself I wasn't going to cry while watching this but I did anyways. I'm guilty of comparing myself to someone every single day of my life. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't. It hurts because I know there's nothing wrong with me but I continue thinking that someone else is better. This was the realest video I've ever seen and it gave me courage to change the way I see myself. Starting today I'm no longer going to compare myself. I sincerely thank you Sazan. God bless you ❤️
Sazan, of all of your videos I have seen throughout the years, this one is my favorite!! Your transparency and agape heart of love jumped out at me and moved me to tears! Why? Because at 46 years old, I have been asking myself, "who are you Stephanie?" And your answered it for me so eloquently in the most simplest of ways; I just want to be me!!!! You've given me the hope and push I've so desperately needed to continue MY journey in this life! THANK YOU!! You are a beautiful soul!! BTW, I loved this makeup look! Elegant and timeless. Big hug!!!!!
This is real life! Amazing video❤️ thanks for sharing!! 🤗
Sazan, thank you. This was so beautiful. I am a first time viewer of your channel and am now a forever viewer. This was exactly what I needed to hear. You are inspiring and I appreciate you putting yourself out there for all of us to relate to. I have fallen into the trap of constant comparison and have been at a low point for the last few months of my life because I just don’t feel like enough. I don’t feel like enough for me. Or my family. Or my boyfriend. But this video reminded me that I am enough. And that I do need to find out who “me” is. Thank you thank you. Also, please thank your husband. He had me completely teary eyed. The love, support and kind words he showed you during this hard time was admirable.
Great video..i 100 percent love. God has you on a beautiful path along with your family. I speak wisdom and strength over you and the work you will carry out to all who follow you. God bless!!
I cannot even tell you how thankful & grateful I am for both you & Stevie!!! Continue to allow God’s light shine through you Saz ❤️ I love you so much!
What a perfect time for this video! Thank you Sazan! For the inspiration and for being who you are and for reminding us to be ourselves
Sazan, you are an incredible woman who isn't afraid of being honest and raw and that's what I LOVE ABOUT YOU! This video totally inspired me because I too find myself occasionally in a similar mindset searching for a higher purpose. I think it's so important for us woman to say true to who we are in a world that tries to convince woman who they are supposed to be.
You are very right! Perfect Instagram pictures and TH-cam videos are sometimes depressing to watch, especially for makeup beginners. Watching them makes one feel one can never be enough, and that one should have knowledge of all the fancy eye makeup before venturing into makeup artistry. You made me understand that I need to slow down and learn at my own pace, in order to perfect my skills. I am in no competition with fellow instagrammers who have a huge following. Thank you soooo much for this video. Very much needed in time of this phase of my life.
Thank you for being real and sharing what’s on your heart! God is definitely using you to speak to us. I’m so excited for this series and to see you inspired again!
Thank you for sharing this Sazan!!!
Sazan! thank you so much for this video! I love this new series in your channel, thank you for opening up and for your message today it meant a lot to me! thank you thank you! so excited to see more!
I've always have been drawn to you! You are so inspiring Sazan! Thank you for this series, I can't wait!
Sazan, I’m so beyond inspired from this! Please share more 💕 thank you for being YOU!
The BEST makeup TH-cam video I’ve watched in so long! Thank you for this beautiful message. I look forward to watching more of these videos. Thanks, Sazan!!
This is probably one of the best most inspirational videos I've seen in a long time. Social media has taken over, and women compare themselves daily. I've struggled with this for too long as well, so hearing this from someone I see as "perfect" on social media be vulnerable is a breath of fresh air. Thank you!
Beautiful message. Loads of love to your family. God centered life will always be peaceful and fruitful. Looking forward to all the videos in the future. God bless. Looking beautiful as always ❤️
Sazan , thank you so much for this video ! You made me cry because I’ve been going through a rough couple of months with myself and hearing you today made me know that it wasn’t coincidence like you said. God does things for a reason & it would mean so much to me if we can talk and help me with my daily struggle at the moment. May God always bless your beautiful soul Sazan & know that you are an amazing person, mother and wife!
This video made me cry but in a cleansing the soul kind of cry. I felt God’s presence the whole time. You are right, none of this was coincidence! Every girl or guy that clicked on this video was meant to hear your message. Thank you for this!
I just stumbled on your channel, I love your message in this video, I haven't watched your videos before but I can tell your being very vulnerable! Thank you for such a good positive reminder.
So inspiring but so simply true !!! Thanks Sazan x
Thanks Sazan!! I have been so mean to myself and it's great to remind myself that I would not treat anyone this way. Kindness to me and to everyone else!